In this eye-opening discussion, Dr. Tochi Okwuosa breaks down the critical, life-threatening differences between sudden cardiac arrest and heart attacks—two terms often confused but with drastically different outcomes. Learn how sudden cardiac arrest, triggered by dangerous heart rhythm disturbances, causes the heart to stop beating instantly, while a heart attack results from blocked arteries and can escalate into sudden cardiac arrest if left untreated.
Dr. Okwuosa also dives into the often-overlooked dangers of high blood pressure and hypertensive heart disease, emphasizing the need for better heart health awareness, especially in the Black community. She explains how quick action, including CPR, can mean the difference between life and death, and why education and early intervention are crucial in reducing health disparities.
If you want to protect yourself and your loved ones, this is a must-watch conversation that could save lives!
